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Human Resources

The City of Salem provides an excellent competitive benefits package for its full-time employees, which includes:

Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, family leave, and bereavement benefits
A choice of medical plans, as well as a vision and dental plan with generous contributions
Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Employee contribution, paid by the City
Paid medical plan for retirees
Paid portion of earned sick leave at retirement
City Paid Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program for Employees
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program (dependent care and medical expenses not covered by the City's health insurance carrier)
Service Awards
VRS - Life Insurance - coverage is equal to the annual salary and then doubled.
Optional Life Insurance Plan for Employee and Family
Optional Participation in Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement for Job Related Training